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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.96, 738.14 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.96, 738.14 and 167.15 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.96 : 738.14 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.96/738.14 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.96x = 738.14 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.96x = 123,375.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,375.57/491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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